PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE 2

This module is the continuity of professional practice 1 in Semester 4. It covers all other clauses in PAM contract 2006 without quantities that has not taught in professional practice 1. We have developed the knowledge and understanding of the construction contracts and the role and rights of the relevant parties to claim their rights in different situation especially Quantity Surveyor.

Mid-term test was held with total marks of 20%. Besides, coursework was assigned to us with two diff assignments which are Seminars and group assignment. Seminars is done weekly by a group of two or three on the topics taught a week earlier and present in the class what we had understand about it. This can be considered a good way to revise the topics. During the seminar, each of us was required to ask two questions and encourage to communicate with the class for the answers through discussions.

The other assignment was a group assignment. In this assignment, we were required to prepare final account based on the questions such as assessing a contractor’s application. Final account with adjustments and how to finalize the variations was basically the task given in this assignment. We are given the opportunity to study the format and how a final account is to be prepared. After the assignment, there would be a final exam.

Moreover, we are exposed on how to solve with the dispute in construction in the future and also able to interpret the construction contracts. I would also like to appreciate for having a great lecturer, Sr Eddie. The way he lectures is interesting and he usually shares his experience during lecture by giving some examples which gave us an image of how the real life working environment and situation will be. Overall, I had not only learnt the syllabus of the module, but also the experience of a Quantity Surveyor in the industry.